Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-17
MERRY MARRIAGE BELLS
FASHIONABLE WEDDING Az
MICKVA ISRA Ill SYNAGOGUE.

Circles - The Reception and Ball at
the Guards Arsenai- Wedding Ut st,
PatEck's Church-Mr. John j. CarolHn
and Miss Mary WheIAu-Othec social
Events.
The most brilliant wedding thai Savan-
nab has witnessed this season WAS cee-
brated yesterday afternoon at Mickva Is
raei Synagogue. 1t was that of Mr.. Aaron
Ferst, OF NJ. Ferst 81 Co., and Miss Ida
Well, daughter of E. A. We'll, Esq.
The ceremony took place at 3 O'Clock.
The pretty synagogue was crowded with
people well known in Savannah's Hebrew
society, and many from other cities.
Not only were the pews filed, but
the aisles and galleries. The decorations
were very handsome. The bridal canopy
was OF roses. and red white and yellow
aponicas. In front of the altar was
n bank OF flowers, and in the background
screen of palmetto leaves. The chande-
III iiers were trimmed with moss. studded
n with roses. and potted flowers were taste.
sully arranged underneath and around
the canopy.
1t was a few minutes after O'Clock
when the bridal party reached the Syna-
Rogue- There was buzz OF excitement,
and the guests were on tiptoe to catch the
nrst glimpse of the bride. Prof. Lesslng
tered to the strains of Lohengrin's march.
Inc ushers were in full dress, and wore
knots of white silk upon their lapes Mr..
Arthur l.. Well and Mr.. Leon Ferst led
6upgQcession. Then came two little
doNCSh2rs, Hattie We'll, the BRIDES little
sister, - Viola Frank, one carrying
heart of lilies-of-the-valley and hyacinths,
and the other a horseshoe. Next came
Mr.. NJ. Ferst, the groom father, and Mrs.
Well. the BRIDES mother. They were fol-
owed by the groom and the groom's SIS
er, NsI S. A. Einsten.
The bride entered leaning upon the arm
" her father. She wore perfect toilet
II white satin made en- train. and
trimmed with Duchesse and point
ace. She wore at her throat lilies of the
Falley and carried bouquet of orange
blossoms. Her jewels were pearls.
There were no bridesmaids. The bride
and her father were followed by the
other ushers, Mr.. Ii. Myers and MIR. F.
A. Wen. Mr. ii. Fl. Gainsburgh and MIR.
l.. Adler, Mr.. Max Solomon and Mr.. n.
Schultz. The groom awaited the bride
1t the canopy. The beauti-
Eul Hebrew marriage cere-
mony was impressively performed by
Rev. J. p. Mendes. The bride was given
away by her father. AS the bridal party
left the synagogue the Mendelssohn
march was played
Among the strangers present were Mr..
and Mrs. ID. Stern. Quincy, ILL.,; Mrs. II.
Melnhard and Mrs. l.. Seberger, New
York: Mrs. II. Engel aud Miss II. Engel
Brooklyn; Mr.. II. A. Veil and Mrs. s. A.
We'll, Darien; Miss r. Hamburgher, Chi
page; Miss Sternberger, Piqua, o.; Miss
Nj. Rosenbaum, Richmond, Va; Miss
Hyames. Augusta; Mr.. N. Schultz, Or
lando, Fla.
After the wedding family reception
was held at the Guards arsenal until
RQi0pE and nlouant
served. The beautiful dancing hall and
corridors were richly decorated with
lowers and plants. The bride and groom
stood upon dais under a canopy of moss
and evergreens, studded with roses and
white japonicas, and received the con-
CALCULATIONS of their immediate friends.
They were supported during the recep-
ltion by Mr.. and Mrs. We'll, the BRIDES
father and mother, and Mr.. Ferst and
Mrs. Einstein, the groom's father and
sister. The bridal supper was served by
Dub In the supper room, which was also
handsomely decorated, all of the decora-
lions being by DAILY. The centre OF the
table was occupied by Rev. and Mrs. Men,
nes. At their left were the bride and groom
supported by members of the family.
Toasts were given, and numerous con-
gratulatory kilograms FROM distant rela-
lives and friends were read.
The costumes of the ladies were many
Of them SSery elegant. The BRIDES
mother, Mrs. Il. A. Well wore rich tan
velvet, brocade front, trimmed with
Duchesse lace and natural roses. Her
ornaments were diamonds.
Thssom's sister, Mrs. s. A. EInstein,
was in akJon faille Franchise, trimmed
with olive tulle. Her ornaments were
diamonds.
Tine BRIDES sister, Mrs. D. Stern, white
satin trimmed with Duchesse lace and
white lilacs. Ornaments-pearls and
diamonds.
Mrs. Frank, black satin, en- train. draped
with Chautilly and point lace and red
roses.
Mrs. H. Meinhard, black silk very
Hastily trimmed with mourning jet.
Mrs. S. Meinhard, pink velvet brocade
en- train, with Duchesse lace. Diamonds
Tor ornaments.
Mrs. j. Rosenheim, heliOtrope velvet en-
tran, brocade front and pOIntlace. Dla-
monds.
Mrs. j. Ferst, white silk en- train,
trimmed with Duchesse lace.
Miss l.. Seberger, white brocade,
trimmed with point Duchesse. Dia-
monds.
Miss Frank, corn-colored satin, trimmed
with tulle, and lilies.
Miss EDgel, white faille Francaise
silk, with apple blossoms and lace.
Miss Hamburgher, sky-blue satin bro
cade, blue tulle aud passementerie; pink
roses.
Miss Ida Sternberger, white crepe,
Silk; ferns.
The guests reception was from 0 until
10 O'Clock, when the music started and
the nup0il ball began. The costumes of
the ladies at the ball were the hand |
soonest, without exception, that have been
seen this season. The brides presents
were displayed during the afternoon at
The family residence, Bull and Gordon
streets, and were numerous, rare, and very
costly, including some rare works of art
and beautiful handlwork. Several checks
for large sums were given. Mr.. and Mrs. !
Ferst will leave to-day for New Orleans on
their bridal tour, and upon their return
will reside at the We'll residence on Cor
Jon street.